High School Design
Resume:
Gabriela Barrera
Austin, TX *****
*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Provide a rationale for web-based instruction and outline some basic instructional design
principles that can help enhance, motivate the learner, identify what is to be learned,
requiring active involvement and feedback.
EDUCATION
Master of Science Secondary Education, May 2002
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas
Master of Science Educational Technology, December 2002
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, May 2000
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas
EMPLOYMENT
Instructional Designer/ Program Coordinator
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas, May 2008 – July 2009
700 University Blvd
MSC 700
Kingsville, TX 78363
Coordinated and presented WebCT and BlackBoard9 workshops to faculty as well as
provided individual assistance and phone support. Expertise in Train the Trainer as well
as Elearning for Blackboard9. Familiar with various authoring tools such as Captivate,
Dreamweaver, Respondus, StudyMate, etc. I also have the ability to take information
from a wide variety of subject matter to create a compelling courseware.
Manager of Instructional Design and Development
Nova Southeastern University, July, 2006 – March 2007
University Park Plaza
3424 University Drive
Davie, FL 33328-2018
Manage the day-to-day design and development operations of the IZone including
responsibilities for personnel, project assignment, course production, and course design.
Oversee and support design and creation of online and distance education courseware
including any accompanying multimedia production using principles in accordance with
higher education standards.
Production Design Coordinator
Nova Southeastern University, July, 2004-2006
University Park Plaza
3424 University Drive
Davie, FL 33328-2018
Serve as a knowledge base design and production resource to assist faculty, IZone staff
and others as assigned with matters relating to course development, production, faculty
training, and the overall teaching pedagogy needed for integrating educational technology
into the online learning environment.
Management
Penske Truck Leasing, October, 2003-July, 2004
4001 North Cage Rd.
Pharr, TX 78755
Front line contact with prospects, manage a large fleet of vehicles, match vehicle demand
with availability, and coordinate all aspects of customers’ accounts.
Classroom Teacher, McAllen Independent School District
Nikki Rowe High School, August 2002- May 2003
2101 North Ware Road
McAllen, TX 78501
Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS)- Grades 9-12
Motivate students toward implementing personal and interpersonal skills to make a
successful transition into society as well as the workplace and address business
applications of emerging technologies.
Campus Technology Facilitator
Nikki Rowe High School, August 2002- May 2003
Maximize instructional technology resources in the school and district. Act as a liaison
between Design Center and the campus to ensure effective communication regarding
instructional technology issues. Provide technical support to ensure technical problems at
the campus are resolved quickly.
Classroom Teacher, Tuloso-Midway Independent School District
Tuloso-Midway Middle School, July 2001 – May 2002
9768 La Branch
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Technology Applications- Grades 6-8
Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operations systems, software
applications, and communication used for technological advancement. Technology
Applications focuses on word processing speed and accuracy, computer skills in database
and spreadsheet, and integration of applications.
Technology Specialist
Tuloso-Midway Middle School July 2001- May2002
Serve as an advisor to teachers and administrators in troubleshooting computer
maintenance issues. Review online campus technology work order report and discuss
support strategies with technology support staff. Serve as a leader on campus in
promoting technology and teaching others to use technology.
Long-Term Teaching, Corpus Christi Independent School District
Elliott Grant Middle School, August 2000- May 2001
4350 Aaron
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Substitute, Grades 6-8
Hands-on experience with classroom management and teaching strategies. Gained an
overall knowledge for the importance of working with faculty, staff, as well as the
community to assess, implement, and achieve academic goals to benefit the future of the
students.
Financial Aid Office, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
700 University Blvd.
Kingsville, TX 78363
Office Clerk, January 1998- February 1999
Assist students by ensuring compliance with financial aid procedures.
ACTVITIES
Computer Application UIL Coach
Nikki Rowe High School, August 2002-May 2003
Skills tested include formatting copy, mail merge, headers/footers, editing, proofreading,
spreadsheet, graphs/charts, and integration of all applications
Girls Basketball Coach
Tuloso-Midway Middle School
7th grade 2001-2002 B Team
American Marketing Association
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
1999-2000
REFERENCES
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